Sunni Bean
News ReporterSunni is a reporter and radio lover. Her favorite part of the job is sitting down and having a good conversation. She’s originally from Virginia, earned degrees in sociology and international relations at the University of Toronto, and learned Spanish working at a botanical garden in Bogota. Last year, she graduated from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism.
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This fall, kindergarten through third grade students across the state took the first literacy screener for the Alaska Reads Act. The district’s new scores showed a wide range, but most students will need additional targeted support.
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It's been two weeks since 20-year-old Michael Isaac of Marshall went missing. KYUK spoke to Jackie George, president of Marshall Search and Rescue and Isaac's uncle.
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On Saturday, Nov. 11, Taste of Bethel, a festival featuring food from around the world, took place at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center.
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Vitus Energy was on their way to their last fuel delivery in Nunapitchuk when the barge carrying gasoline got stuck in the ice. Although the diesel and stove oil shipments arrived, the village is waiting on the ice road to get their gasoline for winter.
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Bethel Judge Terrence Haas will assume the role of the Chief Public Defender for the State of Alaska in December. In the meantime, Judge Haas has recused himself from ruling on his cases as a judge because of the appearance of conflict of interest.
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Twenty-year-old Michael Isaac was reported missing on Nov 2. Bethel Police describe Michael as being 5’11′′, around 160 pounds, and last seen wearing a black Carhartt Jacket.
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With Alaska Legal Services Corporation’s new resource center, as long as you can access the internet you can be trained for free to handle civil cases.
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As the rivers in southwest Alaska freeze, the final fuel barges are sailing through tricky waters. Vitus' last fuel delivery is expected in Nunapitchuk imminently.
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This news station may have a ghost. KYUK staff investigate.
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“First butterflies, first relationship, first happiness, first love. First red flag. First heartbreak. He said he's sorry. First forgiveness of many,” Elizabeth "Alagirl" Andrew read out. She works at TWC and organized the vigil.